CONG NGUYEN
Katy, TX ***** 504-***-**** *********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Skills
- Service Delivery Management
- Quality Assurance
- Inventory Management
- Profit Optimization
- Relationship Building
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Front of House Management
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration and Teamwork
Work History
Head Chef November 2021-February 2023
Norigami Houston, TX
- Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts and managed efficient deliveries of high- quality supplies.
- Created and integrated successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Creative menu development.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality. Restaurant Owner/Head Chef June 2015-February 2021 UMAMI Japanese Bistro Baton Rouge, LA
- Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts and managed efficient deliveries of high- quality supplies.
- Created and integrated successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Creative menu development.
- Managed payroll, daily deposits and cost controls.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work and monitored food quality and service performance.
Head Chef August 2007-May 2015
Hello Sushi Baton Rouge, LA
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining food cost.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff.
Head Chef Aug 2004 - Aug 2007
Tokyo Live Lafayette, LA
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining food cost.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
Education
O. Perry Walker High School New Orleans, LA